A Practical Guide to Anemia in Dogs & Cats
An interactive guide for veterinary professionals on the diagnostic approach and treatment principles for anemic patients.
Scroll down to explore Diagnosis, Treatment, Calculators, and a Knowledge Check.
Diagnostic Approach to Anemia
Anemia is a symptom, not a disease. The first step is to determine if the anemia is regenerative or non-regenerative, which guides all further diagnostics.
Anemia Treatment Principles
Treatment is aimed at resolving the underlying cause, providing supportive care, and, if necessary, administering blood transfusions.
Anemia Calculators
Use these tools for essential calculations in anemic patients.
Reticulocyte Count Calculator
Enter PCV and Reticulocyte % to evaluate regeneration.
pRBC Transfusion Calculator
Enter data to estimate pRBC volume.
Knowledge Check
Test your understanding of the key concepts presented in this guide.
This tool is for educational purposes and should not replace clinical judgment.